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This training is designed for registered managers of residential homes and managers of domiciliary agencies who may be tasked with carrying out a non-criminal investigation under the Wales Protection Forum Policy. It is also open to Managers of day centres from Cardiff County Council and Social Work practitioners who may be tasked with carrying out... |
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This training is designed for registered managers of residential homes and managers of domiciliary agencies who may be tasked with carrying out a non-criminal investigation under the Wales Protection Forum Policy. It is also open to Managers of day centres from Cardiff County Council and Social Work practitioners who may be tasked with carrying out... |
2 events,The duty to make reasonable adjustments, under the Equality Act 2010, involves taking positive steps to ensure that disabled people can access and progress in employment and in accessing goods and services. This goes beyond avoiding treating disabled people unfavourably and requires employers and service providers to take additional measures that are not given to...
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safeTALK is a three hour training course preparing anyone over the age of 15 to identify persons with thoughts of suicide, and connect them to suicide first aid resources.£45 per person |
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4 events,Target Group: Staff, volunteers and carers from any LSCB agencies, commissioned providers and the voluntary sector in Cardiff or the Vale of Glamorgan.Each Learning Event will comprise two half-day sessions, with the morning content repeated in the afternoon. AM Session – 9.30am – 12.30pmOr PM Session – 1.30pm – 4.30pm Course Content: Aim - To provide an... NewLink Wales 2-day training At a small additional charge, this 2-day course can be accredited through Agored Cymru gaining 3 credits and level 3 on the Quality Assured Lifelong Learning Framework for Wales.This course is aimed at people with little or no knowledge of substance misuse. The course will describe the most commonly misused categories of...
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This is a Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan Local Safeguarding Children Board training course Target Group: This is multi agency training for staff from any agency from Cardiff or the Vale of Glamorgan who may be working with children where parental substance misuse may be an issue.Those attending would need to have an understanding of the...
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Do you help care for clients with Multiple Sclerosis?A two-hour study session has been arranged for carers who are involved in the care of people with Multiple Sclerosis. The session will look at common symptoms and their management.The session will be led by Rhiannon Jones, MS Clinical Nurse Specialist, MS Team, UHW, Cardiff. |
5 events,A two-day Children in Wales course Delegates will explore the role of the group facilitator, and be able to use facilitation skills to engage constructively with group participants from a variety of groups running in different settings. The course will enable delegates to base their work on the principles of equal opportunities. The course will develop delegates'...
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Children in Wales' Parents' Week Conference this year will be around the theme of strengthening the contribution of parenting support services to early intervention family support. Participants will be considering key messages from early intervention research including what are the main principles and ingredients of successful parenting programmes. We will share knowledge about how to...
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With women underrepresented in senior roles across academia in Wales (further and higher education) Chwarae Teg is pleased to announce that the Deputy Minister for Education and Skills, Ken Skates AM will be opening this one day conference that will: - Launch Chwarae Teg benchmarking research showing where women are in decision making in academia...
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This course will enable you to understand the duties and responsibilities of being a trustee and what it means in practice. You will be taken through the legal responsibilities you have when you are a trustee, and also your role and responsibilities towards your organisation. By the end of the session you will: - Understand what... |
3 events,This course will consider the wider impact that mental health has on individuals using substances, whilst giving a deeper understanding around signs and symptoms of mental health problems and the impact substances can have on these. This course is aimed at people who are working with people who may have, or have been diagnosed with substance misuse... The Wales Observatory on Human Rights of Children and Young People will hold its second bi-annual conference on Children’s Rights on 11th and 12th September 2014. The Conference is supported by the Welsh Government and is free of charge to delegates. For information on the conference, and for a Booking Form, please follow this link:Conference... |
6 events,Carrying out Equality Impact Assessments is both a legal duty and a way of enabling organisations to ensure that they provide services that are accessible to all service users. Why attend?This course acts as an introduction to the Equality Impact Assessment process. It gives you both the legal background to carrying out equality impact assessments and...
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Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is the leading, known, preventable intellectual disability and is only caused by prenatal alcohol exposure. International studies have suggested that 1 in 100 people may have FASD; other studies have suggested that 5 in 100 people have this condition, meaning that there could statistically be between 8000 and 40,000 babies...
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This course is for anyone who wishes to develop their sport leadership skills. It is designed to develop generic leadership skills that can be applied to a variety of sports and/or recreational situations as well as contributing to the personal development of the learner. The Level 1 Award in Sports Leadership is a practical qualification...
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Be part of something amazing - come along to the Diverse Cymru Befriending Volunteering Evening• Do something meaningful• Make a difference• Meet new people• Acquire new skills• Use your skills to help others• Gain more confidence• Explore new opportunities• Gain valuable experience |
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5 events,The time to be creative and innovative in delivering community and public services in Wales has never been greater in an increasingly challenging economic climate. But we should never lose sight of our values and the people our services support. We need to deliver more and better community and public services with less resources for... This one-day Learning Disability Wales workshop will help those that care for someone with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or a learning disability to use touch to help communication, relaxation and the relief of stress and anxiety.The techniques you will learn during this workshop will help you and the person you care for engage and... This very practical course is intended to help people who facilitate meetings, involvement events, discussion or focus groups, seminars or workshops to create the conditions that will enable people to contribute and find the whole experience rewarding. Why attend?Have you ever left a meeting or event wishing more people had spoken up about an issue or...
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During the meeting, we will be welcoming Councillor Sue Lent to discuss the priorities for her new portfolio at Cardiff County Council – Cabinet Member for Early Years, Children and Families.We will also be joined by Simon Morris, Achievement Leader (Youth Support Services), Cardiff Council Education Department. Nick Corrigan, Co-Chair of CCYPFN, will lead a...
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Fully bookedThis course will help you:• Write effective, clear and concise minutes • Gain skills in note taking • Produce a clear and focussed agenda |
4 events,A one-day Children in Wales course This course is aimed at all those interested in the emotional development of babies and children, and particularly those working with, or supporting children and families in stressful circumstances. Attachment disorder has come to be understood as a major contributor to behavioural and emotional problems in children, and in the... Welcome to Welsh Tenants' 2014 conference that follows on from two previous successful national events. This year Welsh Tenants will explore what’s good about renting, with an exciting line up that is sure to inform and engage delegates. There are three plenary sessions that will cover: the challenges in today’s rental markets, a celebration about what’s good...
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Whether you’re looking for an introduction on how to run your first AGM, or are wanting to ensure your next one runs smoothly, this course will equip you to understand: - The annual cycle of governance - The requirements for financial accounting and audit - How to organise and run an AGMIdeal for: trustees, board...
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Welsh Centre for Language Planning - in partnership with the Institute of Welsh PoliticsEdwina Hart's response to the Report of the Welsh Language and Economic Development Task and Finish Group is due to be published shortly. A number of other key reports have also referred to the connection between the vitality of the Welsh language... |
5 events,ASH Wales is pleased to present an international conference - Tipping the Balance: Tackling Health Inequalities through Tobacco Control. Please join ASH Wales for this exciting and innovative two-day conference that will give you powerful new tools to enhance your tobacco control prevention and cessation efforts with today’s youth and adults. Come and hear tobacco control...
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POVA Level 2 - A morning of innovative delivery of safeguarding trainingAFTA Thought Training - ‘Safeguarding Adults: It’s everybody’s business’The protection of vulnerable adults against psychological, sexual, emotional, physical and financial abuse is powerfully explored in this unique interactive workshop.Sessions are designed around carefully researched case studies exploring situations which have led to the abuse...
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Not sure what makes a good application? Don’t understand what an outcome is? Confused about how to develop a budget?The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) recognises that some community and voluntary groups are nervous about filling in grant application forms. That is why they are running a funding support workshop in their office in Cardiff.This workshop...
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This session aims to develop a broad understanding of the impact of VAT on a charity, and signposts areas where VAT reliefs could be secured. You’ll learn: - Basic VAT rules when income generating - Why are Contracts potentially different from Grants from the VAT perspective - Understanding the VAT rules on fundraising - Collaboration... |
4 events,Hosted by Cardiff School of Education and NIACE Dysgu Cymru, this conference will focus on lifelong learning and engagement with communities to facilitate social inclusion and regeneration.
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The ManVan is Wales’ first dedicated mobile support service for men affected by prostate and testicular cancer. Tenovus is working in partnership with Prostate Cancer UK to run the ManVan with funding from Movember and will be bringing the ManVan to a town near you. It will bring information, support and welfare rights advice directly...
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A Diverse Cymru half-day courseAims - To provide a basic introduction to mental health and distress - To improve understanding and knowledge of mental health and distress - To reduce stigma and discrimination Learning outcomes By the end the session participants will have increased understanding of: - The basics of mental distress, common signs and... |
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2 events,MHFA (Wales) is a 12-hour course which is funded and supported by the Welsh Government and its partners include the Public Health Wales, Health Challenge Wales and Mind Cymru. MHFA is in 21 countries in the world. The idea of MHFA is that people should be taught how to perform basic ‘first aid’ for those...
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Target GroupThis course is for staff from any agency either from Cardiff or the Vale of Glamorgan who may be working with children at risk of female genital mutilation Course Content To provide an overview of the practice of Female Genital Mutilation and gain an understanding of current research and the all Wales protocol.This course aims... |
4 events,A one-day Children in Wales courseThis course offers participants a broader understanding of how autism can impact on early development, play and social interaction. This deeper understanding can underpin positive and progressive relationships with autistic children. Strategies for promoting engagement, play and language development are explored, along with positive responses to behaviours found in autism... This two-day Learning Disability Wales course will give you a good foundation in person centred thinking skills to work towards delivering personalised services.Find out more and book your place via the Learning Disability Wales website.
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You are invited to VCS Cardiff's 50th Annual General Meeting. (VCS had its initial meetings in the original Butetown Community Centre so holding the 50th AGM in the new one brings them full circle). VCS will be presenting updates on all their current projects and feeding back on what was a very busy year.Please find the AGM... |
7 events,Should your organisation pursue European funding?The WCVA event (also being run in Llanelli and Llandudno on different days) will tell you about the pros and cons of running an EU funded project; how projects can promote equality, sustainability and social inclusion, and the opportunities and access routes for the sector under the 2014-2020 programmes. But... Severn Wye (as part of the Energy Advice Training Consortium) has funding* from Welsh Government to provide the course ‘Promoting Energy Efficiency to Potential Customers’ at a discounted price. The full cost of the course is £210 but discounts are available for employed people living or working in Wales (o;rganisations with fewer than 250 people... Cwrs Deuddydd Plant Yng Nghymru This is an advert for a Welsh Medium Course "Keeping our Children Safe" Training for the DesignatedPerson for Child Protection Mae gan bob plentyn yr hawl i fyw eu bywyd heb ddioddef camdriniaeth nac esgeulustod, ond mae digwyddiadau diweddar yn amlygu unwaith eto, pa mor anodd y gall fod i oedolion...
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Fully bookedWith a greater emphasis on tenders and bids than ever before, this popular course starts with an introduction to bid writing, and develops into a comprehensive guide to maximising your chances in drafting Lottery, grant or competitive funding bids.This course will help you to: · Write concise and compelling applications · Understand how good...
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Choices, Challenges and ChangeWelcome and introduction - Maria Battle, ChairOur year in review -Context: Adam Cairns, Chief ExecutiveCaring for People: Ruth Walker, Nurse DirectorKeeping People Well: Dr Sharon Hopkins, Director of Public Health Finance: Charlotte Moar, Executive Director of Finance Clinical Services: working with our communities to co-create the future of healthcare - Abigail Harris,...
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You are invited to this special celebratory event. The evening will include: - Recovery stories and short speeches - Special guest speaker – Mark Drakeford AM, Minister for Health - The launch of the RC new self-help recovery workbook - A first glimpse of the new programmes and weekly groups - An opportunity to network and... |
5 events,NewLink Wales training courseThrough Creative Care Planning we challenge the old way of doing things and incorporate various creative methods to inspire our service users through care planning.By the end of the course participants will have developed skills and knowledge in what best practice guidelines say about care planning and how to apply it, what... Delivered by Gareth Coles, Senior Policy Officer, WCVA A lunchtime webinar providing introductory guidance into the key considerations of tendering for trustees of voluntary groups, exploring the differences between grants and contracts and an overview of the tendering process. To register your interest in this event, please email The SROI Network is a social enterprise based in Liverpool that offers training and support to people interested in Social Return on Investment, which is a methodology for helping people to measure social value.Want to make your organisation’s activities more effective for your stakeholders? Interested in demonstrating your hard work to partners, funders and social...
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With more and more third sector funding sources being tendered for, this course aims to give your organisation an overview on how tendering works. It covers what tendering is and how your organisation can take part to maximise your chances.By the end of the session, you will:· Understand what a sustainable fundraising strategy is and... |
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Diverse Cymru courseThe duty to make reasonable adjustments, under the Equality Act 2010, involves taking positive steps to ensure that disabled people can access and progress in employment and in accessing goods and services. This goes beyond avoiding treating disabled people unfavourably and requires employers and service providers to take additional measures that are not...
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This Cardiff Council course is for staff or volunteers from any agency from the statutory, voluntary or commercial sectors, working within Cardiff.Introductory Training (Level Two)Target Group B: (those who work directly with children and/or parents)This is refresher training for those who have attended Safeguarding Children training previously. Course Content:• The work of the Local Safeguarding Children...
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Target GroupThis is Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan Local Safeguarding Children Board's training aimed at those professionals who are likely to participate in Child Protection Conferences, Child Protection Core Groups or Strategy Meetings, or who support, advise or supervise staff who may become involved in the child protection process.It is an expectation that participants... |
3 events,Around 1 in 6 couples in the UK today have difficulty conceiving, affecting over 3.5 million people. The prospect of facing any kind of infertility can be very distressing to live with and many people believe that no-one else really understands what it feels like to have to face this. Infertility Network UK provides information...
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Gov Camp Cymru is the first unconference for people working in or with public services in Wales, and will take place in The Parade hall, Cardiff on Saturday 27th september 2014.Gov Camp Cymru is an unconference and will bring together around 100 delegates to discuss, create and innovate around public service development and delivery in...
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Have a story or an object which you think says something about Cardiff? Your help is needed to create a pop-up museum that reflects you and your experiences of Cardiff. Workshops to be held at the Cardiff Story Museum.Contact Arran Rees on cardiffstory@cardiff.gov.uk or on 029 2078 8334 for more details. Visit www.museumwales.ac.uk/blog |
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3 events,This is a very interactive workshop which enables participants to discuss issues concerning Equality and Diversity, and learn from each other as well as from the workshop facilitator. Why attend?Despite many steps forward in the field of discrimination over the last 50 years, we still have a long way to go to create a fair society....
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Private renters have nowhere near the same access to support as social tenants. With more and more people looking to the PRS for long-term housing, action must be taken to ensure that vulnerable private tenants don’t suffer alone and that landlords are supported to increase their understanding of the different needs of vulnerable tenants. ...
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Maximise your financial position by discovering how trading can benefit your organisation. This course covers trading in a variety of forms, including running shops, cafés and training provision. It also includes essential legal and governance issues.Ideal for: any organisation looking to develop trading or retail services. |
4 events,This Participation Cymru course will help participants identify the various barriers to involvement, and learn about, explore and share strategies to minimise or overcome these barriers.Find out more on the Participation Cymru website. WCVA Members £125 Voluntary Organisations £155 Others £185
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Staff from ECLP Communities First and Cardiff Council will be at hand to support job seekers to craft the best CV possible. They will help people recognise the skills they have and how they can best show these to employers. For those who turn up early, there will be a free buffet lunch from 12-12.30pm.
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What is the Human Rights Tour?2014 marks the fourth year of the British Institute of Human Rights's Human Rights Tour. The idea is a simple one – go across the UK holding free to attend pop-up events in local communities, raising awareness about human rights, how they are relevant in everyday life, and having a...
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During this Cardiff Council training session, you will hear from Elizabeth Morgan, a Parkinson’s Clinical Nurse Specialist in the Cardiff & Vale University Health Board. Please arrive at 12.45pm |
1 event,The aim of this half-day WCVA training course is to cast light on devolution and to introduce you to the world of the devolved Government in Wales to understand how decisions are made for Wales and in Wales.Find out more and book your place via the WCVA website. |
3 events,Each year at the Funding Conference delegates from across Wales gather to examine the myriad of funding strategies available to the sector, from grants and trusts to online trading and community fundraising. The third sector is continually asked to do more and more, but we’re asked to do this with less and less funding – and...
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AimThe aim of this Diverse Cymru course is to increase your knowledge and understanding of issues relating to extremism and violent extremism.Learning OutcomesYou will understand: - Why people become extremists and undertake extremist acts - How factors in society can affect the onset of extremism - How prejudice, discrimination and hatred affects groups within society...
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A half-day Children in Wales courseChildren are increasingly becoming regular users of internet connected devices from a very young age. A study 'Children and parents: Media use and attitudes in the nations', published by Ofcom in 2012 reported that in each of the four nations over 80% of children aged 5-15 use the internet at... |
1 event,Two-day Diverse Cymru course (the second day is 6th October)MHFA (Wales) is a 12 hour course which is funded and supported by the Welsh Government and its partners include the Public Health Wales, Health Challenge Wales and Mind Cymru. MHFA is in 21 countries in the world. The idea of MHFA is that people should... |
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1 event,Dependence on alcohol and other drugs kills. It commits families to poverty. It causes untold levels of crime. The churches of Wales seek to discover how we can help them. But how? Sunday October 5th will be Wales’ third Recovery Sunday when Living Room Cardiff invites the Christians of Wales to unite in prayer for... |
